user
Tell me how would you respond to the following request.
What steps can I take to prevent food waste?

assistant
To prevent food waste, you can plan your meals ahead of time and buy only the ingredients necessary, store food properly to help it last longer, freeze surplus food for later use, find creative ways to use leftovers, practice portion control when dining out, share excess food with friends and family, and donate non-perishable food items to those in need.